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Ah, when it comes to Mars Shinshu, I'm wide awake! The altitude of this place is indeed a secret weapon for the flavor of their whisky. Simply put, you can imagine an oak barrel as a "living thing" th...

Let's put it this way: you can imagine the world of Japanese whisky as a star-studded stage. At the center of this stage have always stood Suntory (Yamazaki, Hakushu) and Nikka (Yoichi, Miyagikyo), tw...

When it comes to the Yoichi Distillery, its most hardcore and distinctive feature is undoubtedly the "coal-fired direct distillation," a method that has become incredibly rare today.

Ah, speaking of Yamazaki, that's an excellent question. Calling it the "birthplace of Japanese whisky" is truly no exaggeration. You can understand it this way: before Yamazaki, there was no proper, d...

Ah, speaking of Hakushu, its geographical characteristics are truly fascinating, and they are the core secret behind its unique flavor. Simply put, there are three keywords: forest, excellent water, a...

When it comes to Suntory whiskies, their flagship star products are actually quite easy to recognize. They can generally be divided into several tiers, each with its own distinct characteristics.

This question cannot be answered with a simple yes or no. The straightforward answer is: some do, some don't. It entirely depends on each distillery's philosophy and the specific whisky they are relea...

Hey, that's an interesting question, and it's definitely something many people new to Japanese whisky wonder about. The simple and direct answer is: Yes, there can be differences, but not for all bott...

Hey there, let's dive into this topic. Whisky, once you get into it, is quite fascinating. What is Single Malt Whisky? Let's break it down by looking at the words "Single" and "Malt.

Ha, that's an excellent question, and it's arguably one of the big "secrets" behind the unique flavor of Japanese whisky. Rather than "coping with" these drastic temperature changes, it's more accurat...

Ha, talking about "Angel's Share" is quite interesting! The name sounds incredibly romantic, but for distilleries, it's a very real cost. Simply put, it refers to the portion of whisky that evaporates...

Ah, when it comes to this topic, I'm wide awake! The casks used for Japanese whisky are truly its soul. Unlike some regions that might have only one or two mainstream choices, the Japanese are particu...

Hello, I'm happy to discuss this topic with you. The continuous still (Column Still) might sound very technical, but it's actually quite simple to understand.

When discussing the unique aspects of Japanese whisky in malt handling, it's quite interesting. You might assume they possess some mysterious proprietary techniques, but the core isn't about inventing...

Ah, you've hit on a crucial point, especially when discussing whiskey; this is a big deal that really defines a distillery's style. I'll try to explain it in simple terms.

You can imagine it as a super large, somewhat oddly shaped copper kettle. Distillers pour the fermented, beer-like liquid (which we call 'wash') into this large pot, and then begin to heat it from bel...

Ah, you've hit on a crucial point! This is a fundamental difference between Japanese and Scotch whisky. I'll try to explain it in simple terms.

Ah, that's an excellent question! Many people think Japanese whisky is just a "copy" of Scotch, but in reality, they've carved out their own distinct path, especially when it comes to distillation.

Well, the answer to that question depends on which type of Japanese whisky you're asking about. Japanese whisky primarily falls into two major categories, and they use completely different types of st...

Haha, that's a very interesting question! It's like asking if oranges grown in Northeast China taste the same as those grown in Hainan. The answer is definitely no.